The earliest recorded case of divorce in ancient Rome involved a patrician who divorces his wife because she was barren.  Roman law also allowed men to divorce their wives for drinking wine, going to a public place of entertainment without consent, and other acts of moral perversity.  A Roman husband had no duty to support his wife after a divorce for cause.  Later, when Roman women attained the right to own property, they could sue for divorce as well.  Marriages between Roman citizens were a … [Read more...]